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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.09, 232.70 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.09, 232.70 and 153.56 is: 211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.09 : 232.70 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.09/232.70 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.09x = 232.70 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.09x = 35,733.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,733.23/169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.33

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